Mike Watson
It was a great joy and privilege to host the 2008 Congress on Evangelism in Savannah early this month. Sponsored by The Council of Evangelism and The General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church, the theme of this congress was Spirit of Faith Come Down and special honor was given to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Charles Wesley.
In my opening remarks to the 700 or so in attendance, I recalled something that I had read some years ago and reminded the participants that "the angel in ev angel ism could be you." In fact, I believe that each of us, as a Christian disciple, is called to the holy task of evangelism.
During this Season of Epiphany, we gratefully remember that Jesus came to show God's graceful love to all the people of the earth. It is the greatest story ever told, and now we have the glorious opportunity to share that Good News with everyone everywhere through word, deed, and sign. Our mission is to do just that. We have received authority through Christ's great commission to make disciples of all the peoples of the planet. What could be more exciting for this new year? What could be more exciting for the rest of our lives?Yes, it was wonderful to host the 2008 Congress on Evangelism in our state; however, it is even more wonderful to be the divinely appointed messengers of God's marvelous love all the time. Hallelujah, the angel in evangelism can be me -- and you! "And remember," Jesus said in Matthew 28:20, "I am with you always, to the end of the age."Grace and peace,Mike Watson
Bishop Mike Watson serves the South Georgia Conference.
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